Español 1: Semestre 2, 2016
Examen Final Study Guide
LISTENING
• 15 multiple choice
questions
• 35 minutes
• Listen individually,
at your own pace
• Block days, May 25
and 26
READING
• 15 multiple choice
questions
• 35 minutes
• Block days, May 25
and 26
WRITING
SPEAKING
• Write a 100 word
paragraph about
your favorite
restaurant
• Block days, May 18
and 19
X
BRING A PENCIL AND HEADPHONES!!!
The following information will give you an idea of topics that will be covered in the exam, and the
sample questions will help you practice. Completing this study guide is optional. We will discuss
the answers in class, but it will not be collected or graded. However, if you complete it, you will be
very prepared for the final exam.
VOCABULARIO
GRAMÁTICA
q Rooms of a house (b)
q Estar + prepositions (b)
q Household items (b)
q Articles (b)
q Prepositions (b)
q Tener + que + infinitive (b)
q Chores/leisure activities (b)
q -AR, -ER, -IR verb endings (b)
q Frequency words (b)
q Gustar (p)
q Clothing (p)
q Ir (p)
q Stores and shopping (p)
q eàie boot verbs (p)
q Clothing descriptions (p)
q Adjective agreement (p)
q Colors (p)
q oàue boot verbs (p)
q Food and drinks (o)
q eài boot verbs (p)
q Food stores (o)
q Food descriptions (o)
1 LEER
This section will measure how well you in read Spanish. Each item is comprised of (1) a context in
English, (2) an authentic reading in Spanish, and (3) a question in English. Each question is followed by
four possible answers, only ONE of which is correct. Choose the ONE answer which best completes each
statement. You will have 35 minutes to answer 15 questions.
1. Linda wrote the following entry in her diary after having a fun day in her Spanish class.
Querido Diario,
¡Me gusta mucho la clase de español! Hoy aprendimos mucho
vocabulario. Ahora sé el significado de estas palabras en español:
bandera
tiza
papel
bolígrafo
pupitre
cartel
reloj
cuaderno
lápiz
borrador
escritorio
carpeta
¡Qué divertido! Hasta mañana. Tu amiga,
Linda
What types of new words did Linda learn in her Spanish class today?
a. Articles of clothing
c. Objects in the classroom
b. Food items on a menu
d. Sports terms
2. You are leafing through a magazine and spot the following advertisement.
¿Te gusta caminar? ¿Montar en bicicleta? ¿Andar en patineta? ¿O prefieres leer un
libro, escuchar música o dibujar? ¡No importa! En el Parque Tayburicao tenemos
de todo. Puedes jugar al fútbol con tus amigos o descansar bajo un árbol. Nuestro
parque municipal ofrece todo tipo de actividad.
Visítanos en www.tayburicao.com para más información.
What does this advertisement discuss?
a. Activities that a person can do at the local park
b. Things to do in an amusement park
c. A gaming website
d. School activities
3. Your group has agreed to collect money for a needy person in your area. The slip with items the
person needs is written in Spanish, and the person in charge has asked you to interpret the list.
cosas que necesito
un abrigo, una bufanda, guantes, calcetines de lana
In what type of store would these items likely be purchased?
a. A clothing store b. A shoe store
c. A grocery store
2 d. An office supply store
4. Last night Nancy saw this item on a Mexican food website while looking for something to bring for a
Cinco de mayo celebration at school.
Para los mexicanos los tacos y las tortillas forman parte de su historia y son la base de
su alimentación desde las culturas indígenas. La tortilla es una masa de maíz cocida
que sirve como base para muchos platillos. Hay gran variedad de tacos que pueden
prepararse con tortilla. Existe una especialidad en cada region y pueblo, pero los más
conocidos son los de carne.
What is the main idea of the article?
a. There is a large variety of tacos.
b. Tortillas are different in Spain and Mexico.
c. Tortillas are significant in Mexican cuisine and culture.
d. Native people from Mexico made tortillas with corn.
5. While preparing for his study abroad experience in Spain, Robert reads the following information in
the brochure sent by the student exchange program.
Durante el invierno, traiga ropa para clima frío: bufandas, guantes, etc. En el verano,
traiga ropa liviana: pantalones cortos, camisetas, etc. Además, traiga un suéter para
usar dentro de los edificios.
What type of information is Robert reading?
a. Luggage restrictions for travel in Spain
b. Activities available to program participants
c. Types of clothing that participants should bring
d. Lists of school supplies that participants should bring
6. Elisa is reading over her notes and trying to decide what to serve to her friends at a party tomorrow
evening.
Posibilidades—después de comer
torta
pastel
helado
flan
About what is Elisa most likely undecided?
a. Dessert
b. The main course
c. Appetizers
3 d. Beverages
7. You are researching animals on the Internet when you come across this text.
Los mamíferos viven en muchos lugares. Los gatos, los perros, las jirafas, los
leones, los monos y las llamas son ejemplos de mamíferos. Los mamíferos
tienen sangre caliente y son animales que amamantan a sus bebés con leche.
Los mamíferos también son animales cubiertos de pelo.
What is the purpose of this text?
a. To explain where mammals live
b. To give characteristics of mammals
c. To list types of mammals
d. To describe what mammals look like
8. You are reading an email from a friend in a Spanish-speaking country. She and her family will be
visiting your family next month.
A mi mamá le gusta escuchar la radio y los discos compactos. También le gusta
hablar por teléfono. A mi padre no le gusta hablar por teléfono. A él le gusta leer el
periódico, una revista o un buen libro. Además le gusta ver la tele, especialmente el
fútbol. A mí me gusta ir al parque porque me gusta mucho montar en bicicleta.
Which of the following activities should you plan for your friend’s father?
a. An outing to a football game
c. A trip to the local bookstore
b. An afternoon in the park
d. A ticket to a concert
9. You read the following item posted on a blog.
Durante el invierno hace frío y mucho viento. Me gusta la nieve porque mi actividad
favorita es esquiar. En diciembre y enero mis padres y yo vamos a las montañas
cada fin de semana. En el mes de febrero vivimos por dos semanas en un
apartamento en un pueblo popular por sus deportes invernales. Nosotros
esquiamos mucho. Bebemos café y comemos postres. Estoy muy contenta porque
no tengo que estudiar.
Who most likely posted this item to the blog?
a. A woman who doesn’t like to ski but enjoys the winter.
b. A high school girl who enjoys stays home on the weekends.
c. A boy who likes winter sports.
d. A father who takes his family on vacation each winter.
4 10. The following notice is posted on a website that advertises homes and apartments for rent.
Apartamento en el centro de Madrid
El apartamento tiene un ambiente agradable. Está cerca de los restaurantes famosos en la
Plaza Mayor. Es muy grande y está completamente reformado. Tiene una gran cocina
equipada con todos los electrodomésticos necesarios. Tiene dos baños y dos dormitorio
completamente amueblada con cama, armario, mesita de noche, escritorio y silla. Hay una
terraza enorme, no hay jardín. El precio incluye Internet wi-fi, agua y limpieza semanal. Los
gastos de electricidad y gas no están incluidos.
What type of person would be interested in this posting?
a. Someone who needs all utility bills included in the rent.
b. Someone with a large family and several pets.
c. A person looking for a move-in ready home.
d. A single person who enjoys living in the countryside.
5 To listen to the audio:
Go to www.koppenhaver.weebly.com Click LISTENING EXAM PRACTICE under 9th Grade tab
Click the individual links that match the questions below
ESCUCHAR
This section will measure how well you in listen to spoken Spanish. Each question is comprised of (1) a
context in English, (2) an audio clip in Spanish, and (3) a question in English. Each question is followed
by four possible answers, only ONE of which is correct. Choose the ONE answer which best completes
each statement. You will have 35 minutes to answer 15 questions.
1. Jennifer is visiting Spain for the first time and is with her friend who has just been served some
churros y chocolate at the local café. According to what the woman says in this conversation, what do
you think she will do in the future?
a. Serve churros for dinner during the winter
c. Buy a chocolate bar for her son
b. Order churros as an afternoon snack
d. Prepare churros for a special occasion
2. You overhear a mother and her son talking about clothing. What are they discussing?
a. Colors of shirts that the store is selling
c. Type of shorts that the boy likes to wear
b. Dresscode at the boy’s new school
d. Ugliness of the school’s uniform
3. Tomás and Rosario are in a restaurant and discussing what they will order from the menu. What
reason does Rosario give for not ordering the coffee?
a. It’s hot, and she would rather order a cold drink.
b. Rosario just had hot coffee with her family.
c. She would rather eat something.
d. She feels that orange juice would be a healthier option.
4. A male customer is talking with a female employee. Which statement best summarizes this
conversation?
a. The man is not sure of his pants size, and the clerk measures him.
b. The man is looking for a pair of shorts.
c. The man wants to make an appointment for a haircut around the 30th.
d. The man wants to buy a shirt for an upcoming game.
5. You are in a clothing store and overhear the following conversation. Who are these people?
a. Two friends buying an outfit as a gift
c. An employee and his manager
b. A male clerk and a female customer
d. A husband and wife out shopping
6. Mr. Alvarez is shopping for a new winter coat. Why doesn’t Mr. Alvarez purchase the navy blue coat?
a. He does not like the color.
c. He already has one that is similar.
b. It doesn’t fit him well.
d. It’s too expensive.
6 7. Juan’s mom has asked him to help with a few chores around the house. What statement best
summarizes the conversation?
a. Something strange happened to the vacuum cleaner when Juan plugged it in.
b. Juan is trying to get out of his chores by claiming that the vacuum cleaner is not working.
c. Juan has used the vacuum cleaner in both the hallway and in the living room.
d. The vacuum cleaner is broken and Juan’s mom wants him to take it to the shop.
8. Elena and Carlos are walking down the street and decide to stop into a small shop that serves drinks.
What does Carlos decide to order?
a. Tea
b. Coffee
c. Soda
d. Water
9. Tomás has asked his parents’ permission to spend the weekend with his friend Daniel and is describing
Daniel’s family. Who is Daniel’s grandfather?
a. Félix
b. Luis
c. Carlos
d. Jorge
10. A Peruvian friend of yours has just returned from a trip to her country and is describing this picture to
you. What statement best summarizes what your friend is describing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The clothing that the girls are wearing
The types of food available at the market
How animals are used to help with chores
The importance of family in Peruvian culture
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